'A Gift To Pops' by The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars is out now! Louis Armstrong's legacy continues to grow with The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong All Stars ensemble. 'A Gift To Pops', features new arrangements and performances from Herlin Riley, Reginald Veal, Roderick Paulin, Wycliffe Gordon, Courtney Bryan, Nicholas Payton, and produced by Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation/Jackie Harris. | Louis Armstrong

Remembering the great Louis Armstrong who was born on this day in 1901. The leading trumpeter and one of the most influential artists in jazz history, Armstrong’s powerful tone, great range, and dazzling velocity set a new technical standard. He also was one of the first scat singers, improvising nonsense syllables in the manner of a horn. Armstrong made his greatest impact on the evolution of jazz, which at the start of his career was popularly considered to be little more than a novelty. With